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Volunteer Interviewer Training commencing soon
We are currently organising our next Volunteer Interviewer Training and are looking in our community for people who … View moreDo you want to make a difference in people's lives?
Do you like getting to the "bottom of things"?
Volunteer Interviewer Training commencing soon
We are currently organising our next Volunteer Interviewer Training and are looking in our community for people who are interested in supporting their "neighbours" with accessing information to ensure that they are fully equipped to deal with their everyday lives and challenges.
If you are able to attend six half day training sessions that will review our kaupapa and equip you with the ability to engage with our clients, we would love to mentor you to becoming a qualified CAB Interviewer. Your minimum on-going commitment is one shift per week (generally 2.5 hours) on a day to suit you. You will also be able to participate in monthly training on a wide range of issues.
We have a great team of volunteers currently all of whom bring with them a wide range of skills and experience. Are you able to add your skills to our pool? We would be very interested in speaking with you!
We are required to complete Police Checks on all applicants prior to training.
If you are interested please contact Alison McNab, Manager, Citizens Advice Bureau on 04 237 8846 or email manager.porirua@cab.nz
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In recent years New Zealand’s regional business associations have formed a national body to advocate for their interests. The national body is called Business NZ and its CEO, Kirk Hope, spoke at Plimmerton Rotary on 22nd May.
Business NZ was all about promoting sustainable businesses. “New … View moreIn recent years New Zealand’s regional business associations have formed a national body to advocate for their interests. The national body is called Business NZ and its CEO, Kirk Hope, spoke at Plimmerton Rotary on 22nd May.
Business NZ was all about promoting sustainable businesses. “New Zealand compares well globally. We have an annual growth rate of 2.7%, low unemployment, a broad-based economy, and an excellent business environment, with high transparency coupled with very low levels of corruption.”
In terms of GDP per capita, NZ ranked 16th in the world. However this country ranked 6th in the world for household debt. “This is a concern, although we compare well with Scandinavian countries like the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. Even so, the high level of household debt could make NZ vulnerable in the event of a severe economic downturn.”
Our two most lucrative export industries were Dairy and Tourism, each producing $13 billion of income annually for this country. These were followed by Meat, Forestry, and Horticulture, each of which earned between $4 billion and $5 billion. “Another lucrative area for us is Export Education, which earned $3 billion last year, and is growing rapidly.”
The sector to watch however, was Technology. “This is our fastest growing sector. It currently earns us about $1 billion annually. The good thing about exporting technology is that it weighs nothing, so it can be exported anywhere in the world at no cost.”
For commodities, Mr Hope believed the future lay in adding value rather than in increasing volume. “We need to do a lot more in this country to add value to our commodities before we export them. Our farming needs to be less intensive which will be much better for our environment. Even though a high percentage of our streams and rivers are fenced off, the waste from dairy herds still leaches into our waterways and we should all be concerned about that.”
The state of Australia’s economy was very important for New Zealand’s well-being. “The Australians have bounced back amazingly well from the end of their resources boom. We regularly run comparisons between our economy and theirs, and it is clear that the two are closely linked. If the Australian economy is strong then ours is likely to be strong also.”
Mr Hope had strong words on the differing attitudes of the two major political parties towards the Resource Management Act. “Until we can get consensus across the political spectrum on this Act, it will inevitably slow our progress in a number of important areas.”
On the viability of the Trans Pacific Partnership excluding the USA, Mr Hope conceded the agreement would not be as good without the US, but it would still be very positive for NZ. “What we need is a PR campaign to advocate the TPP and the positive effects it is likely to have on all New Zealanders.”
Porirua College will pay a referee $20 per game (only sourcing referee's for home games) if the opposition cannot provide a referee then referees will receive $40 that is $20 from each team. If you are a confident referee and wanting to earn some extra money please do not hesitate to contact … View morePorirua College will pay a referee $20 per game (only sourcing referee's for home games) if the opposition cannot provide a referee then referees will receive $40 that is $20 from each team. If you are a confident referee and wanting to earn some extra money please do not hesitate to contact me.
Hello neighbours! Visit Home & Interiors and find two halls packed with inspiration and unique products, plus an exciting array of exhibitors offering their expert advice on the hottest home trends. Discuss your project, gather ideas and avoid mistakes by learning directly from the industry … View moreHello neighbours! Visit Home & Interiors and find two halls packed with inspiration and unique products, plus an exciting array of exhibitors offering their expert advice on the hottest home trends. Discuss your project, gather ideas and avoid mistakes by learning directly from the industry specialists.
Take advantage of special offers - only available at the show - and enjoy a friendly atmosphere at Wellington’s finest exhibition venue. 9-11 June, TSB Arena and Shed 6, Wellington. We would love to see you there!
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Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New … View moreMyrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New Zealand – sightings have been reported in Kerikeri in Northland, Waitara in Taranaki and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Please take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.
To find out more about the invasive Myrtle rust fungus please visit www.mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
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